Connect LiveU Solo to FizzyPeak
LiveU Solo bonded encoder with FizzyPeak — TV-studio quality for IRL and event streaming. SRT Caller and RTMP setup, multi-modem bonding, best practices.
Connect LiveU Solo to FizzyPeak
LiveU Solo is a pro-grade bonded encoder in hardware form — multi-modem LTE/5G + WiFi + Ethernet, automatic bonding, rugged casing. If your use case is reporting, live events or demanding IRL sessions and you want a reliable hardware solution instead of software, LiveU is the most professional way to go.
When is LiveU Solo a good fit? - Live events / reporting / sports — rugged hardware, stable on battery/mains - Mobile studio quality — built-in bonding across up to 4 modems at once - Longer streams (8h+) — the encoder box stays cooler than a smartphone - You want dedicated support with an SLA (LiveU offers that, FizzyPeak is your distribution layer)
When is LiveU not the right choice? - Hobby IRL → Belabox or Moblin are cheaper - Gaming/Just Chatting at the PC → OBS is plenty - You don't want a four-figure hardware investment
Requirements
- LiveU Solo (Pro / Connect / Pro+ all compatible)
- A LiveU account with an active stream plan
- An active FizzyPeak account
- At least 1 streaming destination configured in FizzyPeak
Step 1 — Create a stream destination in FizzyPeak
- Dashboard → Multistream → + Destination
- Enter Twitch / YouTube / Kick with your stream key
- Enable + Save
Step 2 — Custom destination in the LiveU portal
LiveU Solo has no local web interface for custom RTMP/SRT — everything is configured through the LiveU cloud portal:
- Log in at https://solo.liveu.tv (admin account of the LiveU device)
- Left sidebar → Manage Destinations
- Add Destination → Custom RTMP (or ↓ the SRT option below)
- Enter the following values:
Option A: Custom RTMP (recommended — works on 99% of networks)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | FizzyPeak Cloud |
| URL | rtmp://ingest.fizzypeak.stream/live |
| Stream Name / Key | your FizzyPeak stream key (fp_…) |
| Username | (empty) |
| Password | (empty) |
Option B: SRT Out Caller (lower latency, more robust under packet loss)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | FizzyPeak SRT |
| Type | SRT Caller |
| Address | fizzypeak.stream |
| Port | 9999 |
| Stream ID | publish:live/<YOUR_KEY> |
| Latency | 2000 ms |
| Encryption | None (LiveU already encrypts at the modem level) |
- Save → the destination appears in the list
Step 3 — Encoder settings in the LiveU portal
Manage Destinations → your FizzyPeak entry → Edit:
| Setting | Recommended value |
|---|---|
| Video Codec | H.264 |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 (stationary) or 1280×720 (mobile, less CPU) |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps (standard) or 60 fps (action/sports) |
| Bitrate | 4000–6000 Kbps (mobile) / 6000–8000 Kbps (WiFi/Ethernet) |
| Audio Codec | AAC |
| Audio Bitrate | 128 Kbps |
| Adaptive Bitrate | Enable — LiveU throttles automatically on a poor network |
Step 4 — Bonding & modem setup
On the physical LiveU Solo device:
- Display → Modems → insert all SIMs, add the WiFi networks you want
- Active connections are bonded automatically
- Recommendation: at least 2 active modems (LTE + WiFi hotspot, or two different carriers)
- Check the connection status on the display — all active modems should be green
Tip: For reporting in dead-zone areas, use at least 3 modems with different carriers. In the LiveU portal you can set the priority (Primary / Secondary / Backup) per modem.
Step 5 — Start streaming
- On the LiveU device: select the channel/destination →
FizzyPeak Cloud - Press the red Go Live button on the device
- The status LED turns green and the bitrate climbs on the display
- In the FizzyPeak Dashboard → Live → Stream Control (Creator+) shows the connection + preview
- Go Live in the dashboard → the stream goes out to Twitch/YouTube/Kick
Auto-Live for IRL Pro+: If you're on the IRL Pro+ plan and the BitrateMonitor is active, FizzyPeak goes live automatically as soon as LiveU pushes — you don't need the manual "Go Live" click.
Common problems
"Connection failed" or "Server unreachable"
- IP/port mistyped → double-check carefully
- The LiveU modem has no internet → are all modem LEDs green?
- A firewall in the LiveU portal blocks custom destinations → check the plan tier (some LiveU plans block custom RTMP — Solo Pro+ allows it)
Stream drops regularly every few minutes
- Adaptive bitrate must be enabled — otherwise LiveU doesn't compensate for modem switches
- Bitrate too high → 4000 Kbps for mobile instead of 6000+
- Check the logs in the LiveU portal → the modem drop reason is usually right there
Picture is delayed (5+ seconds behind realtime)
- LiveU's built-in buffer (for bonding stability) → in the encoder settings set Latency Mode → "Low" instead of "Standard"
- With SRT: reduce latency from 2000 ms to 1000 ms (trade-off: less recovery)
LiveU Solo shows "Unauthorized" on custom RTMP
- Some LiveU plans don't allow custom streaming (only Twitch/YouTube via preset)
- → Upgrade your plan to Solo Pro+ or Solo Connect with a custom destination license
Best practices for pro setups
- Carry a backup encoder — LiveU plus a Belabox or smartphone as a reserve
- Pre-stream test at least 30 min before a live event — check that all modems have signal
- Keep a power bank with USB-PD ready — LiveU draws several watts while bonding
- Gimbal mount instead of a shoulder strap → steadier picture when moving
- Audio setup: use an external mic (e.g. Røde Wireless GO) instead of the built-in one — audio quality is 50% of stream quality
Related articles
- What is SRTLA? — The bonded streaming protocol compared
- Multi-modem bonding with Belabox — The software alternative to LiveU
- Understanding bitrate — Choosing a bitrate for your network
- Switch ingest when traveling — For international events
- NOALBS explained — Auto scene switching on disconnects
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